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Title, PP, Series, Band
Data EngineerPay Band, Salary Range - Ext
Band 03 $60,613 - $123,234
Band 04 $86,391 - $145,629
Band 05 $120,083 - $161,900Permanent Change in Station
PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are authorized.Additional Information
Data Engineers develop, construct, test, and maintain architectures such as
databases and large-scale data processing systems. They clean, prepare, and
optimize data for consumption through the design and construction of massive
reservoirs for big data. They solve problems associated with database access
and integration and unstructured data sets to provide clean, usable data for
customers and IT counterparts. These engineers serve as integrators between
data architects, data scientists, and other data consumers. They apply
knowledge of scripting tools, programming languages, standards, and software
packages to build the data pipelines that enable faster, better, data-informed
decision-making within the Agency.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Band 3:
* Utilize a variety of languages and tools (e.g., scripting languages) to
build data pipelines to pull together information from different source
systems
* Collaborate with data architects, modelers, and IT team members on project
goals; ensure systems meet Agency requirements and industry practices
* Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data
management systems
* Develop data set processes for data discovery, modeling, mining, and
production
Band 4:
* Utilize a variety of languages and tools (e.g., scripting languages) and
create custom software components and analytics applications to build data
pipelines to pull together information from different source systems
* Collaborate with data architects, modelers, and IT team members on project
goals; research emerging systems, opportunities for data acquisition, and new
uses for existing data
* Integrate data management technologies and software engineering tools into
data management systems
* Design, build, and test algorithms, prototypes, predictive models, and
proof of concepts
Band 5:
* Oversee the development of data pipelines used to pull together
information from different source systems
* Maintain robust internal network and facilitate collaboration with data
architects, modelers, and IT team members on project goals
* Identify and recommend ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and
quality in existing data management systems; advise regarding feasibility of
integrating emerging data management systems
* Serve as advisor regarding data management technologies, software
engineering tools, and facilitate the innovation of systems and tools
Competencies (across all Pay Bands):
* Advising -- provides guidance and expertise to internal and external
customers on policies, procedures, technologies, issues, and other
organizational requirements.
* Customer Requirements Generation/Management -- demonstrates knowledge of how
to build, prioritize, levy, track, review, and validate customer requirements
and ensure they are documented and measurable. Includes actions to
resolve conflicts between customers and the acquisition community.
* Data Information/Management -- formats, catalogs, and/or filters data and
information to facilitate data access, integration, and interpretation.
* Data Modeling -- develops, modifies, and evaluates formal descriptions of
data and data structures as defined by a standard (e.g., respective definitions,
data semantics, data syntax, associated metadata).
* Data Preparation -- accesses, converts, formats, cleans, merges, and
normalizes data in advance of scientific and quantitative analysis.
* Data Standards -- knowledge of agency, industry, and other relevant data
standards.
* Database Development -- applies database design principles to develop
database and file structures.
* Scripting and Coding -- develops scripts, queries, or software code to
accomplish a specific requirement or task.
* Technology Evaluation -- evaluates software, tools, and technologies for
future use, and analyzes the potential impacts of new technologies. Identifies
technology trends and opportunities.
* Testing & Evaluation -- develops test and evaluation plans, designs
and conducts appropriate systems/software tests/evaluations, and documents and
distributes results.Qualifications Desirable
A. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Management
Information Systems, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or any other technology
related field. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination
of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully
perform the tasks associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter)
hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates
should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 4
years. -OR- C. Three years of experience or training in data engineering and
related technologies.DCIPS Statement
This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C.
1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to
preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in
accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume
2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming
veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must
self-identify your eligibility in our ERecruit application.Benefits
For more information on the array of benefits programs, please visit
https://www.nga.mil/Careers/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx.How To Apply
NGA is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital
status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGA provides reasonable
accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
To apply for this position, application instructions can be found by
visiting https://www.nga.mil/Careers/Ap...
and reading the FAQs. All announcements close at 7:59PM EST on the closing date
listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order
to be considered. An incomplete application will be ineligible for
consideration. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Special Requirements
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment
must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
* US Citizenship
* Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Comparted Information)
* Polygraph
* Direct Deposit
* Two-year trial period
* Position is subject to Drug Testing